PHYC 1290

Introduction To Physics

Lec 01, Lab B01 and Tut T01 selected

This course concentrates on oscillations and waves, optics, electricity and magnetism. Primarily for students interested in Physical Sciences and Engineering. This course is required for all Engineering programs. Students entering this course must be familiar with algebra, graphs, and trigonometry, and should be taking calculus (MATH 1000.03/1010.03 or MATH 1280.03/1290.03) concurrently. Ideas are introduced through in-class demonstrations enabling students to relate physical theory to events in the real world. Students explore many concepts via hands-on labs.

Sections

Lecture, pick one

Lec 01

Mon, Wed, Fri 8:35-9:25

Mon, Wed, Fri8:35-9:25Sir James Dunn Building 11722465

Lec 02

Mon, Wed, Fri 9:35-10:25

Mon, Wed, Fri9:35-10:25Sir James Dunn Building 11722466

Lec 03

Mon, Wed, Fri 8:35-9:25

Mon, Wed, Fri8:35-9:25Sir James Dunn Building 11722467

Lec 04

Mon, Wed, Fri 9:35-10:25

Mon, Wed, Fri9:35-10:25Sir James Dunn Building 11722468

Lec 05

Mon, Wed, Fri 10:35-11:25

Mon, Wed, Fri10:35-11:25Sir James Dunn Building 11722469

Lec 06

Mon, Wed, Fri 10:35-11:25

Mon, Wed, Fri10:35-11:25Sir James Dunn Building 11722470

Lab, pick one

Lab B01

Mon 14:35-17:25

Mon14:35-17:25Sir James Dunn Building 11422471

Lab B02

Tue 14:35-17:25

Tue14:35-17:25Sir James Dunn Building 11422472

Lab B03

Wed 14:35-17:25

Wed14:35-17:25Sir James Dunn Building 11422473

Lab B04

Thu 14:35-17:25

Thu14:35-17:25Sir James Dunn Building 11422474

Lab B05

Fri 14:35-17:25

Fri14:35-17:25Sir James Dunn Building 11422475

Lab B06

Tue 10:05-12:55

Tue10:05-12:55Sir James Dunn Building 11422476

Lab B07

Thu 10:05-12:55

Thu10:05-12:55Sir James Dunn Building 11422477

Lab B08

Wed 17:35-20:25

Wed17:35-20:25Sir James Dunn Building 11424091

Lab B09

Fri 17:35-20:25

Fri17:35-20:25Sir James Dunn Building 11424092

Lab B11

Mon 14:35-17:25

Mon14:35-17:25Sir James Dunn Building 11422478

Lab B12

Tue 14:35-17:25

Tue14:35-17:25Sir James Dunn Building 11422479

Lab B13

Wed 14:35-17:25

Wed14:35-17:25Sir James Dunn Building 11422480

Lab B14

Thu 14:35-17:25

Thu14:35-17:25Sir James Dunn Building 11422481

Lab B15

Fri 14:35-17:25

Fri14:35-17:25Sir James Dunn Building 11422482

Lab B16

Tue 10:05-12:55

Tue10:05-12:55Sir James Dunn Building 11422483

Lab B17

Thu 10:05-12:55

Thu10:05-12:55Sir James Dunn Building 11422484

Lab B26

Wed 17:35-20:25

Wed17:35-20:25Sir James Dunn Building 11422485

Lab B27

Fri 17:35-20:25

Fri17:35-20:25Sir James Dunn Building 11422486

Lab B88

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Tutorial

Tut T01

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From the syllabus

From the Winter 2023 syllabus by Simon de Vet and Kevin Hewitt. Open the PDF

Grading

15%Labs (6)Lowest lab dropped

10%Homework (CAPA) (12)Lowest 20% of questions dropped

15%Midterm 1Feb 1

15%Midterm 2Mar 1

15%Midterm 3Mar 22

30%Final examExam period

Textbook

OpenStax University Physics, Volumes 1, 2, and 3 (optional, free)

Course rules

Missed midterm: Scheme B drops the lowest midterm; no excuse or make-up midterm is required.
Missed exam: Contact the instructor immediately with documentation; a make-up exam may be offered for a valid reason.
Homework: Assignments are due Fridays at 11:59 p.m.; extensions are rarely granted.
Labs: Attend your assigned lab; contact the instructor promptly to reschedule if you cannot attend.
Missed lab: The lowest lab is dropped; there are no make-up labs.
Test resources: A permitted cheat sheet is allowed; tests are otherwise closed-book and independent.

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